The brand-new John E. King Senior Center is officially opening its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. inside the Hillsdale Community Center gymnasium. The new center brings a dedicated senior services and community spaces right back to the neighborhood.
The facility is named after John E. King, a devoted longtime resident and member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, honoring the late Deacon for decades of deep community devotion.
Designed to foster connection and active living, the new center features comfortable social spaces, televisions, and a fully equipped warming kitchen dedicated to serving hot meals through the city’s SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) program.
“It’s so important that our seniors have a place where they can stay active, nurture friendships, and pass the time in a comfortable and clean environment,” Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said , “I’m proud that the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Mobile, and Councilwoman Gregory could team up to make this a reality in the Hillsdale community.”
Residents are encouraged to come out and attend Thursday morning’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, Council Vice President Gina Gregory, Public Works Executive Director Shonda Smith, Mike King, members of the King family, and Hillsdale Homeowners Association representatives will attend to officially hand the keys over to the community.
